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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for May 18, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for May 18, 2026

    An unstable and somewhat wet trade wind pattern will continue through mid-week, with brief downpours possible. During the second half of the week, a...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 18, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 18, 2026

    A small size, short to medium period north northwest bump tonight into early Tuesday will provide an additional foot or two upon north- facing shore surf...

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    Oahu News:

    Brown water advisories issued for Bellows, Waimanalo as the state Health Department warns residents along the Waimanalo coastline of possible water discoloration. In a tragic incident, a 73-year-old woman died after becoming unresponsive while scuba diving off Kewalo Basin. On a lighter note, Brian Keaulana was honored with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions as a waterman, actor, and lifeguard. Meanwhile, sports fans celebrated as Hawaii clinched its third NCAA men's volleyball championship, and Moanalua defeated Punahou to win OIA's first D-I boys volleyball state title since 1979. Lastly, power was restored to Oahu residents following multiple lightning strikes and outages, according to Hawaiian Electric.

    Brown water advisories issued for Bellows, Waimanalo

    May 19, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Woman, 73, dies after becoming unresponsive while scuba diving off Kewalo Basin

    May 18, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Woman in critical condition after scuba diving off Kewalo Basin
    May 17, 2026 Star Advertiser
    'Shaped by the ocean': Brian Keaulana honored with lifetime achievement award

    'Shaped by the ocean': Brian Keaulana honored with lifetime achievement award

    May 18, 2026 KHON2

    'Forever chemicals' detected in Haleakala water samples; DOH says no public health risk

    May 11, 2026 Spectrum

    'It wasn't a perfect season but it was a perfect ending': Hawaii wins third NCAA men's volleyball championship

    May 12, 2026 Spectrum
    Hawaii overwhelms UC Irvine for national championship
    May 11, 2026 Spectrum
    Moanalua takes down Punahou for OIA's first D-I boys volleyball state title since 1979

    Moanalua takes down Punahou for OIA's first D-I boys volleyball state title since 1979

    May 17, 2026 KHON2
    Moanalua takes down Punahou for OIA's first D-I boys volleyball state title since 1979
    May 17, 2026 Spectrum

    Maui News Chevron Forward

    State, University of Hawaiʻi secure more than $322K for plant pathogen detection, biosecurity innovation

    Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials say the projects to be funded with the federal grant dollars are intended to help move Hawaiʻi toward a more proactive, technology-driven biosecurity framework capable of addressing increasingly complex global agricultural threats.

    Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027 as part of Moananuiākea Voyage

    Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will return to the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year.

    ‘Historic opportunity’: County plans to acquire Maui Land & Pineapple’s water system in West Maui

    The two sides have reached an agreement that would allow the county to take over the Honokōhau ditch system, Pu'u Kukui watershed, multiple wells and land for future police and fire facilities.

    Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau appoints Loomis as VP, Island integration & operations

    The Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau announces the appointment of Elizabeth “Liz” Loomis as vice president of island integration and operations, effective 4 May 2026. The new position is designed to deepen collaboration across HVCB’s offices on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island, strengthening the integration of island perspectives into the statewide strategy. 

    Memorial ride honors lives lost on Maui’s roads, raises awareness for safer streets

    The Maui Bicycling League invites the community to participate in the 2026 Maui Ride of Silence on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. beginning at the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in Puʻunēnē.

    Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

    Peʻe Road at Poʻipu Road set to close for next 11 days

    Motorists are asked to prepare for temporary signals and detours while Peʻe Road at Poʻipu Road is closed during construction of a roundabout beginning May 19.

    Flood advisory issued for parts of Kaua‘i

    At 12:15 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over those areas of the Garden Isle, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with the heaviest rain near Wainiha.

    2026 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Coaches Hawaiian Islands Tour underway

    This week's remaining clinic schedule includes a stop by the Vulcans coaches Thursday, May 21, at Kapa‘a High School on Kaua‘i.

    State announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit convenes June

    Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

    Business briefs for May 18: Defending enforcement, summer service, Servco honors, Hele stations fundraiser, bill dies

    A quick look at business-related news stories from throughout the state.

    Island of Hawai‘i News Chevron Forward

    Hawaiʻi County firefighter injured in Kaʻū fire truck rollover treated, released from hospital

    Damages to the truck are being assessed, but it is expected to be totaled, a fire official said.

    Flood advisory issued for North and South Kona districts

    A flood advisory has been issued through late this afternoon.

    State, University of Hawaiʻi secure more than $322K for plant pathogen detection, biosecurity innovation

    Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials say the projects to be funded with the federal grant dollars are intended to help move Hawaiʻi toward a more proactive, technology-driven biosecurity framework capable of addressing increasingly complex global agricultural threats.

    State funding released for improvements to Goodwill Industries Hawai‘i’s Hilo location

    In 2023, Goodwill Hawaiʻi purchased a large parcel located at 17 Makaʻala St. in Hilo for $6.27 million and has been undergoing renovations to upgrade the infrastructure and bring the buildings and parking lot up to code to accommodate the various needs of its programs and services.

    Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027 as part of Moananuiākea Voyage

    Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will return to the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year.

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